Psychology of Gender (OT36)

Catalog description

This course focuses on the similarities and differences in the psychology of men and women, with emphasis on issues specific to each gender. Students will become familiar with research findings on male and female functioning regarding sex roles, sexuality, stereotypes, achievement, work, mental and physical health, violence and aggression, cognitive functioning, emotions, relationships, school, and harassment. Because of similarities in course content, students who have taken PSYC 1600 Psychology of Women, should not take this course.